Brussels, 20 November 2020 — The European Movement International has elected its latest Board, including occupants for the positions of President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer, and Board Members. This evenings votes were a central component of the annual Federal Assembly, where member organisations deliberate policy and the direction the organisation will take in the upcoming year. More in-depth information about this event can be consulted here.

"The real challenge ahead of us is not only the COVID-19 pandemic, I am sure we will prevail. It is not the economic crisis, we will withstand and recover. The biggest challenge is retaining and promoting our shared European values. This will be my main mission during my new mandate as President of the European Movement International. Thank you to the more than 60 European Movement National Councils and International Associations, including major European political parties, and business organisations, social, and civic forces for your support," said Eva Maydell MEP after her re-election as President.

With all votes tallied, the newest composition of the European Movement International's Board is gender-balanced and reads as follows: 

President: Eva MAYDELL MEP (EPP)

Treasurer: Nataša OWENS (EM Croatia)

Vice Presidents (International Associations), Brando BENIFEI MEP (PES) / Valeria RONZITTI (CEEP) / Frédéric VALLIER (CEMR)

Vice Presidents (National Councils): Yves BERTONCINI (EM France) / Tobias KÖCK (EM Germany) / Noelle O’CONNELL (EM Ireland)

Members of the Board: Aku AARVA (EM Ireland) / Francisco ALDECOA LUZÁRRAGA (EM Spain) / Antonio ARGENZIANO (EM Italy) / Veronika CHMELÁROVÁ (AEGEE) / Marco CILENTO (ETUC) / Sina FRANK (EM Germany) / Monica FRASSONI (European Greens) / Patrizia HEIDEGGER (EEB) / Olivier HINNEKENS (EM Belgium) / Zvezdana KOVAČ (EM Serbia) / Roselyne LEFRANÇOIS (EM France) / Richard MORRIS (EM UK)

About the Federal Assembly 

Every year, the Federal Assembly grants the opportunity for the European Movement International network to convene. As well as discussing the state and direction of the organisation, debate on the big issues facing Europe is keenly encouraged. All member organisations have the right to be represented by their leadership (or appointed delegates). The current Board also meets at the margins of the Federal Assembly, in addition to the Political Committees. In 2020, on account of the epidemiological situation, the European Movement International hosted the Federal Assembly online in collaboration with the European Movement Germany. 

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The European Movement is the largest pan-European network of pro-European organisations. Founded 70 years ago, it is now present in 34 countries and encompasses 38 International Associations, bringing together European civil society, business, trade unions, NGOs, political parties, local authorities and academia.Today, European citizens are at the heart of the European Movement International's work. By offering thought leadership on the issues that confront them, involving them in the debates on our Union's future, and influencing policymakers on their behalf, we strive for an open, inclusive, transparent, and united Europe. 

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Press contact

Christian Skrivervik - Head of Press and Communications, European Movement International [email protected]

For more information about the Federal Assembly, please click here.